Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 1. Missing
1/5 A student at a local college goes missing. Is it the work of the eerie Cranford family?
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00:30
World Book Club—Irvine Welsh - Trainspotting
Irvine Welsh discusses his novel about drugs and violence, later filmed for the cinema.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Expert Witness
10/13 The Old Bailey hack recalls the case of a GP accused of killing his wife.
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01:30
Star Spangled Hendrix
Tom Robinson explores Jimi Hendrix and the guitarist's political beliefs and outlook.
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—1. Family Reunion
1/10 A Cornish house with a fragrant lawn links five cousins through war and adulthood.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—William Jones: Enlightenment Moghul
The 18th-century Welsh scholar who awakened interest in Indian language and culture.
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02:30
The Kiss—Waterloo East
Will having the best break-up kiss ever persuade Jeanie to take Dan back one year on?
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02:45
Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 1
1/5 Renowned travel writer Colin Thubron climbs Mount Kailas in Tibet, the holiest of places.
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03:00
Alexander—Great Son of Ammon
6/6 The king confronts and conquers, as he faces the end of the years allotted by the Fates.
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04:00
The Write Stuff—Series 12, Philip Roth
3/6 James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
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04:30
Tomorrow, Today!—Series 2, Prey of the Bog Monster
4/6 The futuristic radio soap tries to avoid censorship by becoming an outside broadcast.
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05:00
The Right Time—Series 4, Episode 3
3/6 Roman orgies and aged bikers in the sketch comedy about growing older disgracefully.
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05:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 8, Lucas, Scott, Hartston
5/6 John Lloyd and Sarah Millican welcome Matt Lucas, Prof Sophie Scott and William Hartston.
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Morning
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06:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
11/13 The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
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06:30
The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
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07:00
A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
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07:30
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
1/6 Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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08:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
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08:30
The Men from the Ministry—Taking Leave of Their Census
The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings.
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09:00
The News Quiz Extra—Series 16, Episode 6
6/8 A satirical review of the week's news chaired by Miles Jupp.
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09:45
Hamish and Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea—Series 1, The Murder Mystery
2/4 The elderly Scotsmen probe Mrs Naughtie's odd disappearance amid some unsavoury rumours.
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10:00
The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
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11:00
Under the Skin—Another Life, by Resma Ruia
2/3 An Asian businessman visits Manchester on his way to America, but never leaves.
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11:15
Caroline Gawn - Fresh from the Coast
Elsie's secret lover and Kathleen's mysterious past puts Britain's security at risk.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
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12:30
The Men from the Ministry—Taking Leave of Their Census
The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings.
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13:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
11/13 The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
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13:30
The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
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14:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—2. Things Fall Apart
2/10 As the sirens sound for the Second World War, Monica has good reason to be worried.
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14:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Rammohan Roy: Humanity in General
The 19th-century Bengali scholar and reformer who campaigned against ritual suicide.
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14:30
The Kiss—The Advertiser
A old woman places an ad so that she can kiss someone for the first time in her life.
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14:45
Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 2
2/5 On the ever rockier ascent of Kailas, the author enlists the help of Dhabu and his horses.
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15:00
The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
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16:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds.
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16:30
Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu
6/8 The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.
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17:00
A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
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17:30
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
1/6 Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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Evening
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18:00
Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
2/5 The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
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18:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
1/6 Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
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19:00
Round the Horne—Series 4, Episode 1
1/16 Kenneth Horne is a doctor who talks to animals, while Julian and Sandy troll west.
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19:30
The Men from the Ministry—Taking Leave of Their Census
The daft duo go west to Cornwall and get embroiled in dodgy doings.
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20:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
11/13 The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
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20:30
The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
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21:00
Under the Skin—Another Life, by Resma Ruia
2/3 An Asian businessman visits Manchester on his way to America, but never leaves.
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21:15
Caroline Gawn - Fresh from the Coast
Elsie's secret lover and Kathleen's mysterious past puts Britain's security at risk.
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22:00
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
1/6 Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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22:30
Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies—Drugs Trade
3/4 Andrew Maxwell's probe into the assumed threats of the drugs trade to British society.
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23:00
Revolting People—Series 4, Reunion
5/6 Samuel and company hit London where McGurk has a family get-together.
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23:30
Think the Unthinkable—Series 2, Blue Herring
2/6 The management consultants plug into media technology.
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Late
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00:00
Wally K Daly—The Children of Witchwood, 2. Change
2/5 The changes in Jackie Lamont’s behaviour and surprising abilities begin to cause concern.
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00:30
The Palace of Laughter—Series 1, London Windmill
1/6 Geoffrey Wheeler explores the venue famed for its nude tableaux.
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01:00
John Mortimer - Rumpole—The Course of True Love
11/13 The Old Bailey hack muses on the case of a teacher accused of seduction.
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01:30
The Seven Car Parks of Croydon
Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London
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02:00
The Camomile Lawn by Mary Wesley—2. Things Fall Apart
2/10 As the sirens sound for the Second World War, Monica has good reason to be worried.
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02:15
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Rammohan Roy: Humanity in General
The 19th-century Bengali scholar and reformer who campaigned against ritual suicide.
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02:30
The Kiss—The Advertiser
A old woman places an ad so that she can kiss someone for the first time in her life.
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02:45
Book of the Week—Colin Thubron - To a Mountain in Tibet, Episode 2
2/5 On the ever rockier ascent of Kailas, the author enlists the help of Dhabu and his horses.
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03:00
The True Story of Martin Guerre—1. Charged
1/2 Martin Guerre's trial dramatised from the notes of the 16th-century French judge.
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04:00
It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and Rick Wakeman devise the panel show's rounds.
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04:30
Flying the Flag—Series 2, Political Flu
6/8 The embassy chief must cope when political sickness strikes in the People's Republic.
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05:00
A Short Gentleman—Episode 2
2/4 Robert woos Elizabeth, by means of a putty-coloured carpet.
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05:30
Linda Smith's A Brief History of Timewasting—Series 1, The Carpet Sweeper
1/6 Buying a new carpet sweeper for her neighbour turns into a major operation for Linda.
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